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Ghost Town (I) (2008) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 45,461 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 135 user | 208 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Director:David Koepp |
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Sneezy Cop
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Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy who pesters him into breaking up the impending marriage of his widow Gwen. That puts Pincus squarely in the middle of a triangle with spirited result. Written by Studio Approved Synopsis
Plot Keywords:
ghost | window air conditioner | museum | egyptian mummy | new york city |Taglines:
He sees dead people... and they annoy him. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some strong language, sexual humor and drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
19 September 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La ville fantôme See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£786,690 (UK) (31 October 2008)Gross:
£6,370,608 (UK) (28 November 2008)Company Credits
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[Pincus nods curiously]
Dr. Prashar: "This business of... being such a fucking prick, what is it really getting me?" Huh?
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Written by Citizen Cope (as Clarence Greenwood)
Performed by Citizen Cope
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label
By Arrangement with SONY BMG Music Entertainment
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The New York Times crossword puzzle seen within the first 10 minutes when Dr. Pincus (Ricky Gervais) first comes home is the puzzle from Monday, October 1, 2007 (Created by Allan E. Parrish). See more »Goofs
When we are shown the view down from the apartment that the air conditioner falls from there are at least four air conditioners in other windows, directly below that apartments. When the air conditioner actually falls all those air conditioners are gone; and the air conditioner falls straight down. See more »Quotes
Dr. Prashar: Dr. Pincus, at some point in your life, you're gonna have to stop and ask yourself the ultimate question.[Pincus nods curiously]
Dr. Prashar: "This business of... being such a fucking prick, what is it really getting me?" Huh?
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Crazy Credits
Directly after the end titles fade to black, there is a brief outburst of near-hysterical laughter. See more »Soundtracks
"Sideways"Written by Citizen Cope (as Clarence Greenwood)
Performed by Citizen Cope
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label
By Arrangement with SONY BMG Music Entertainment
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While this movie is comedy, it's not really a major "laugh-fest" or anything - but it is very well done and interesting to watch. If you're a fan of Ricky Gervais, he's only an actor here, not the writer or producer - so don't expect lots of Gervais-inspired humor. However, do expect a clever and charming romantic comedy.
Basically, the movie is about a dentist (Gervais) who temporarily dies during a routine medical procedure. This experience gives him the ability to see all the dead people who are milling about. One of them is resourceful enough to get Gervais' character to interfere with his former wife's engagement ... and the story progresses from there.
Gervais puts in a great performance as the socially repugnant dentist. Unpleasant as he is, he's fun to watch and you want to see what his every next move will be. Greg Kinnear (who plays the ghost pressuring Gervais) does a good job too; he's pretty believable in his role. The other characters are more or less one-dimensional and not quite as interesting. However, together with Gervais and Kinnear, everyone more or less of shines.
While the story is a bit predictable, the interesting characters, charming nature of the tale and all-around quality of movie-making make this film worth a watch.